*The number of cigarette packs smoked per day multiplied by the number of years smoked
Lung Cancer Screening and Diagnosis
Download our free guide to learn about lung cancer screening and diagnosis.
Why is screening important?
Lung cancer doesn’t often cause symptoms until its later stages. Regular screenings with low-dose computed tomography (CT) scans can find it earlier when it’s more treatable. The scans take detailed pictures of your lungs and show any suspicious areas that need further evaluation. Lehigh Valley Topper Cancer Institute offers these quick and painless screenings at locations across the region.
Who is eligible?
To qualify, you must meet the following requirements:
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Be age 50-80 and in fairly good health
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Have a 20 pack-year smoking history*
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Currently smoke or have quit in the last 15 years
We’ve developed a lung cancer guide that will help you:
- Understand if you are eligible for screening
- Become familiar with how lung cancer is diagnosed
- Understand the different stages of lung cancer
- Learn about the latest lung cancer treatments
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Alliance Member
The Cancer Institute is part of the renowned Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Alliance. This expands our ability to offer premier cancer treatments close to home.
Download our free guide
Download our free guide to learn about lung cancer screening and diagnosis at Lehigh Valley Topper Cancer Institute.